Drew WilsonAugust 12, 2021
3min893
She took over as director on Aug. 9.
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Drew WilsonAugust 12, 2021
Peter SchorschJune 8, 2019
43min557
Members of the historic Florida trade mission to Israel brought home some sweet swag.
Staff ReportsJune 1, 2019
39min369
Another June, a new hurricane season — with Hurricane Michael looming in the background.
Drew WilsonFebruary 28, 2018
2min493
Sole proprietor Lester Abberger reported an estimated $40,000 in lobbying compensation last quarter through this firm, Florida Lobby Associates. The new report makes for an estimated $170,000 in total compensation last year, though the nature of compensation reports mean Abberger’s shop could have brought in less than that, or as much as $340,000. Lobbyists who […]
Guest AuthorFebruary 24, 2014
4min167
Corruption shrinks from sunlight; disclosure is the key to accountability. The public has long known that to hold elected officials and candidates accountable, we must be able to follow the money. In 2013, true to Florida’s laudable open-government history and culture, our Legislature enacted a package of significant campaign finance reforms. Championed by House Speaker […]